The Society ofThe Friendly Sons of St. Patrickin The City of New York

Founded in 1784 by Irishmen who came together to provide assistance and support to their fellow countrymen in the adjustment to life in the new world, The Society of the Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick in the City of New York is the oldest charitable institution in the city. We carry on the traditions of our founders by focusing our charitable efforts in three areas within the City of New York: education, Irish Arts & Culture, and, in keeping with our origins, legal immigration services. The Society holds several events throughout the year for the purposes of charitable fundraising and social engagement amongst our membership.

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  • 240th Anniversary Dinner

    Almost 600 members and guests of the Society of the Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick in The City of New York gathered recently for the Society's 240th Anniversary Dinner, held at Cipriani 42nd Street.

  • Upcoming Events

Event Details

Cultural Event - The History and Journey of the Irish Arts Center - October 8, 2024

2024-10-08

Dear Members of the Society,

I am delighted to announce the Society will hold a cultural event at the Irish Arts Center located at 553 West 51st Street on Tuesday October 8, 2024.

The reception will take place in the Devlin Cafe with drinks and passed hors d'oeuvres at 6pm followed by an introduction by the Executive Director of the Irish Arts Center, Aidan Connolly who will share the history and journey of the Irish Arts Center.

The evening will conclude with entertainment in the theatre from Liz Hanley, Eamon O'Leary and Jefferson Hamer. Liz, Eamon, and Jefferson are staples of the New York folk communities, and perform traditional tunes alongside original songs. They recently sold out a pair of concerts at the Irish Arts Center.

Tickets are $125. Net proceeds will be donated to the Irish Arts Center.

Please RSVP above. Because of limited space, we will reserve tickets for members until September 12th, before opening up tickets to guests.

There are a limited number of handicap accessible seats, please notify us if one is needed.

Queries with reference to reservations should be made to (212) 269-1770 or jackie@friendlysonsnyc.com.

Sincerely,

Peter McGuire, President

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